City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 26
Agency file
The Fire Engine 26 provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 22 employees with median total compensation of $98,296; the highest distinct record was $158,904.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 22 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,296) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $135,450 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,135. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 4 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9M — | 20 — | $90,536 — |
| 2024 | $1.9M ▲ 0.6% | 20 ±0% | $95,697 ▲ 5.7% |
| 2025 | $2.2M ▲ 15.1% | 22 ▲ 10.0% | $95,983 ▲ 0.3% |
| 2026 | $2M ▼ 8.3% | 22 ±0% | $98,296 ▲ 2.4% |
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Record list
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Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 26
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Michael Connelly holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,429.
Firefighter - (Prior Svc)/Fire Engine 26
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Shaun Mccleary works as a Firefighter - (Prior Svc) for Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. Shaun earned $115,226 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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At Fire Engine 26, Noel Flores serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,201.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 26
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Philip Losi holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,689.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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At Fire Engine 26, Stephen Malczewski serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,882.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Steven Statler holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,713.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Leonard Falzone works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. Leonard earned $100,109 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Priscilla Trammell holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,484.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Sean Cronin holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,773.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Drew Gold holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,483.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Nicholas Liberatore is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $74,105.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Samuel Moran is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,756.
Firefighter/Fire Engine 26
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Aaron Mccabe holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 26 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,906.